Nike's trademark filing for Bronny James' 'B9' logo denied Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.

Nike’s attempt to trademark a “B9” logo for Lakers guard Bronny James was denied by the US Patent & Trademark Office.

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Gervin irked Bears' Williams filed trademark for 'Iceman' Former NBA star George Gervin said he was "caught off guard" when he learned Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had attempted to trademark "Iceman," a nickname Gervin has used since his playing days.

Alongside Courtney Cronin — there’s a potential trademark kerfuffle taking place between a NFL starting QB, a basketball Hall of Famer and possibly even a UFC legend over the nickname “Iceman.”

Explaining what's behind the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act Questions and answers about the reform bill and its impact on the sport.

A look at the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act:

House passes Ali Revival Act; bill now headed to Senate The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, which would shift the structure of pro boxing by allowing Unified Boxing Organizations as options for boxers, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice v...

The House of Representatives passed the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act today by a voice vote. The bill next heads to the Senate:

Explaining what's behind the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act Questions and answers about the reform bill and its impact on the sport.

A look at the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act:

House passes Ali Revival Act; bill now headed to Senate The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, which would shift the structure of pro boxing by allowing Unified Boxing Organizations as options for boxers, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice v...

The House of Representatives passed the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act today by a voice vote. The bill next heads to the Senate:

Rickea Jackson, 'in fear of my life,' filed for protective order vs. James Pearce Jr. WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons LB James Pearce Jr., claiming she was "in fear of my life" and if the court didn't intervene she believed "...

New on @espn.com with @marcraimondi.bsky.social — WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed for an order of protection in February against Falcons’ edge James Pearce Jr. because she feared for her life. Plus details from her perspective on the day of his arrest:

Cops responded to multiple 911 calls before James Pearce Jr. arrest In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears by his unidentified girlf...

New with @marcraimondi.bsky.social: Police in Florida responded to multiple 911 calls in the weeks leading up to Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr.’s arrest in February on battery and stalking charges. More here:

Man pleads guilty in 2024 athlete home burglaries case Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate transpor...

One of the men accused of burglarizing the homes of multiple high-profile athletes in 2024 pleaded guilty Wednesday to interstate transportation of stolen property in Tennessee. He’ll be sentenced in June.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce sued for trademark infringement A sneaker company is suing Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce along with their restaurant partners alleging trademark infringement.

Shoe company sues Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce over alleged trademark infringement:

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Civil lawsuit filed vs. Chiefs' Rashee Rice alleges assaults An ex-girlfriend of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that Rice repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month span.

With @bynatetaylor.bsky.social, an ex-girlfriend of Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has filed a civil suit alleging assault:

Trump signs law that withholds United States' dues to WADA A provision for the U.S. to withhold its annual dues to WADA is now law until the organization takes steps to address the country's accusations that it's beholden to Chinese influence.

As the Olympics kicks off, the battle between the US and WADA continues — earlier this week, Trump signed an appropriations bill that also had a call to withhold dues from WADA until there is an external audit. With @tjquinn.bsky.social

Tracing Blakeney's path from playing in the NBA to alleged game fixer FBI investigation links 26 to an alleged point-shaving and wire-fraud conspiracy.

A look at how Antonio Blakeney went from a McDonald’s All-American to an alleged co-conspirator in the latest college basketball betting scandal:

Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami after two-week search Gervonta Davis was taken into custody Wednesday on an arrest warrant on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping.

Authorities arrested former three-weight boxing champ Gervonta Davis last night after a two-week, three-county search for him on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping stemming from allegedly attacking an ex-girlfriend in October:

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Testing grit and willpower with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing

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Testing grit and will power with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing

My latest for @espn.com Putting grit and endurance to the test: 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days.

"I had a balaclava on and that froze. I couldn't breathe, so I had to pull it off, and I was like: Oh my goodness, I'm going to die out here."

Jurors say Skaggs, Angels shared blame for overdose death Team's failure to address employee's drug problem drove jury to weigh punitive damages.

Jurors in the Skaggs-Angels trial didn’t get to deliver a verdict. But they sat through two months of testimony, deliberated for two days and provided an idea of where their decision would have landed — and their thoughts on the Angels’ procedure:

Angels, Skaggs family settle while case with jury The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.

Angels, Skaggs family reach last-minute tentative settlement (details being finalized now):

Angels' Carpino: Skaggs a 'drug addict' and 'dealer' Angels president John Carpino closed the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a drug ...

Story from the final day of testimony from the Skaggs-Angels wrongful death civil trial:

Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of dece...

From court today in the Skaggs-Angels wrongful death civil trial, where jurors heard conflicting testimony about when the Angels may have known about Tyler Skaggs’ drug usage.

The trial has been going on since mid-October

FBI docs: MLB's Rose investigation began in '88 Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.

New: FBI docs: MLB's Rose investigation began in '88. From me, Willie Weinbaum & @tjquinn.bsky.social

Morin says he, Skaggs secretive about drug use Mike Morin, a former Angels teammate of Tyler Skaggs, testified Tuesday that he, Skaggs and the team employee who provided them with illicit pills, Eric Kay, were secretive about their drug use, and t...

From the Skaggs-Angels trial, where a former teammate described secretive drug use & said Skaggs was responsible for his own actions the night of his death.

Skaggs' mom: Angels never asked about addiction Debbie Hetman, the mother of Tyler Skaggs, said she didn't know whether her son informed the Angels of his drug addiction but added that she was never asked.

From court today: Tyler Skaggs’ mother and wife testified Monday in their civil trial against the Angels, leading to emotional testimony & information about Skaggs’ 2013 issues with Percocet.

In Skaggs court case, Angels' challenges mount Contradictions and warning signs of employee's addiction seem to imperil team's case.

An update on what’s been happening in the Skaggs family vs Angels trial:

Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane The ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay testified she saw players and team employees passing around pills on the team plane, and that the team was aware of his drug use.

Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane:

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VUL's Newman keeps drawing complaints and controversy Virginia coach proves to be a magnet for complaints and controversy

Complaints around Virgnia University of Lynchburg's football program echo those exposed at another school in 2011

Trout: Was alerted to Kay's possible drug abuse Mike Trout testified that he was alerted by a team employee to possible concerns about drug abuse by convicted ex-Angels communication director Eric Kay.

Mike Trout testified in the Skaggs-Angels case today. Here’s what he said:

Ex-Angels official searched Kay's desk for drugs Tim Mead, the former head of communications for the Angels, admitted Wednesday to searching the desk of his former employee, Eric Kay, three times looking for potential illicit drugs or drug paraphern...

From the first day of testimony during the Skaggs family wrongful death civil suit against the Los Angeles Angels:

Skaggs' lawyer: Angels to blame for fatal overdose A lawyer for Tyler Skaggs' family argued the Angels should be held responsible for his drug overdose death while a team attorney said they were not aware of Skaggs' drug issues.

First story from the Tyler Skaggs-Angels civil trial in California, focused on vastly different views in opening statements.

Testimony scheduled to begin Wednesday.